Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Sirius Denies Reports of Howard Stern Returning to 'Mainstream'

Sirius Satellite Radio said Tuesday that reports suggesting that shock jock Howard Stern was planning a return to mainstream radio was "wrong."

"There has never been any discussion of Howard Stern in any way, shape, or form being anything but exclusive to Sirius. Published reports suggesting otherwise are wrong," said Sirius spokesman Patrick Reilly. Stern's agent was not immediately available for comment.

The New York Post, citing Inside Radio editor Tom Taylor, reported Tuesday that there were rumors among radio insiders that Howard Stern may be planning a return to free airwaves.

Reilly said there had also been an earlier report in Inside Radio newsletter.